One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple. (Psalm 27:4)

you're totally rubbing it in, now. another i've never seen in person. :) loved the video. they are such active hunters. unlike the great blue heron and great egret that stand so stoically, these run around and try to scare up their food. so beautiful.

Interesting bird. They confused me as a new birders for several years as they used to be called Louisiana Herons. There name change came about as they spread along the Gulf Coast and even north to the Carolinas along the Atlantic....:)